Mrs. Theresa Rothstein, Principal
principal@shcs-patterson.org

Mrs. Veronica Perez
mrsvperez@shcs-patterson.org

Fr. Nhan Tran (Fr Tino)

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Fr. Luis Ariel Ramirez

Ms.Alyssa Schmidt, Kindergarten Teacher
msschmidt@shcs-patterson.org

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My name is Ms. Schmidt, and I am blessed to serve as the kindergarten teacher at Sacred Heart. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts from the University of the Pacific and began my teaching career at the preschool level, working in a special education classroom. When the opportunity to teach kindergarten at Sacred Heart became available, I was excited to join this wonderful community and to be at the same school my son attends. When I am not in the classroom, I enjoy reading, watching San Francisco Giants baseball, spending time at the beach, and making memories with my family. I look forward to partnering with families and sharing in the joy and excitement of your child's kindergarten year!

Mrs. Margie Watson, 1st Grade Teacher

mrswatson@shcs-patterson.org

I graduated from National University - San Diego with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies, with an emphasis in Elementary Education and a minor in Literature. I was an escrow officer for 10 years until I had children. I was lucky enough to have been a stay-at-home mom for the past 10 years. As soon as my kids were in school full time, I started to be a substitute teacher and help out with the lunch/yard duty program at Sacred Heart. I also have helped with a few of our fundraisers through out the year, Back to School Bash, Oktoberfest and the Father Connors Memorial Golf Tournament.

I love to spend time with my family, fishing, traveling, going to SF Giants games, 49er games and Warriors games. I am excited about this new year with my first class of first graders. They will hold a special place in my heart! I am happy to have joined the Sacred Heart Family.

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Mrs. Clarissa Santana, 2nd Grade Teacher
mrssantana@shcs-patterson.org

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Ms. Costa, 3rd Grade Teacher

mscosta@shcs-patterson.org

Hi. I would like to take this time to introduce myself. My name is Lori Costa and I will be the new third grade teacher here at Sacred Heart Catholic School. I have been a long term substitute teacher since 2018 at Sacred Heart, as well as at Gustine Unified School District and Our Lady of Miracles School. Before becoming a teacher, I worked in the operating room assisting surgeons in many different operations. In my 22 years in the operating room, I also taught a surgical program. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy going to the beach, listening to music, dancing, traveling, visiting with family and friends, and keeping up with my Portuguese heritage. I look forward to this new adventure and cannot wait to teacher your children and become a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic School family.

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Mr. Joshua Perez, 4th Grade Teacher
mrperez@shcs-patterson.org

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Mrs. Alexandra Beltran, 5th Grade Teacher
mrsbeltran@shcs-patterson.org

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Ms. Stefanie Porter, 6th Grade
msporter@shcs-patterson.org
I graduated from Austin Peay State University with a Bachelor of Arts in History accompanied by a minor in Political Science in 2010. I passed my PRAXIS Exams (Principles of Learning and Teaching, U.S. and World History, and Geography) in 2010, shortly before graduating. After graduation, I applied and was accepted into the English Masters program at Austin Peay. My plan while I was in college was always to become a teacher at the middle school level. However, fate stepped in I was offered a job after graduation at the Woodward Library at Austin Peay State University. My work in an academic library was a wonderful experience. I loved working with the students and professors, but I still really wanted to be in a classroom. I consider the day I saw the ad in the Modesto Bee for a teaching position at Sacred Heart one of the best days of my life. I truly feel that teaching is a calling from God; and there in front of me, in that small ad was Him calling. I grew up in big, loving family in Columbus, Georgia, where I attended St. Anne’s-Pacelli Catholic School. My years at Pacelli gave me a true appreciation of the value of a faith-based education. I have lived in Alaska, New York, Tennessee, and I am now happy to call California my new home. I love it at Sacred Heart and look forward to teaching here for many years to come.

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Mr. Kyle Roach, 8th Grade
mrroach@shcs-patterson.org
It is with great honor that my 10th year at Sacred Heart will be one of transition into the 8th grade classroom. I consider myself a California native, although I took a lengthy stint in Tennessee when I became a "military brat". It was there I attended Austin Peay State University and became a public school teacher before starting my family. I have two sons, 17 and 11 years old. Through a series of events that can only be attributed to divine intervention, I am able to call Turlock my home, and recognize teaching at our school as my ministry. Sacred Heart has left an indelible mark on my life, and I thank God for all that has been given and provided.

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Mrs. Joann Wong, Spanish
mrswong@shcs-patterson.org

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Hola! My name is Joann Escoto-Wong. I was born and raised in the Central Valley. I am an active parish member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Patterson. Growing up I was involved with church activities such as Danza Azteca, a dance group honoring the cultural spirit of the native people of Mexico and Our Lady of Guadalupe. I enjoy listening to Spanish and Worship music. I also enjoy dancing, working out and spending time with my family. I feel honored to have become a part of the Sacred Heart family! ¡Es un placer ser parte de la familia Sagrada Corazón!

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